The Perfect Tech

Perfection…

At the press of a button you’ve got it all: heart rate, speed, power and progress against a pesky virtual competitor – displayed on a handy device. The best of 21st century technology is with you, elevating your ride to the next level. If only it made coffee too!

Howto achieve it

Devices such as those from Garmin and Wahoo, along with apps like Strava and MapMyRide, all contribute to the perfect ride. They assist by monitoring the intensity of your effort and displaying your progress against friends who’ve ridden the same route in the past.

Apps and gadgets can be essential if you want to get the most out of your training, guiding you as to when to ramp it up and when to ease off.

Technology is, no doubt, a real and useful addition to cycling life: many value the perception of security that GoPro-style cameras can provide, and navigating by GPS can make getting lost a thing of the past. Ultimately, though, only one bit of tech is essential for a perfect ride – the bike itself.